Atlantic Highlands Borough Council · Nov 3, 2026

Alyson
Forbes

Alyson Forbes, the incumbent, is running for Atlantic Highlands Borough Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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The race · Borough Council

About: Alyson Forbes is the Publisher and COO of Catapult, an independent publishing house. She has been on the council since 2024 and serves on the Harbor Commission.
On the ballot as: Democratic
Endorsed by: New Jersey League of Conservation Voters New Jersey League of Conservation Voters
Campaign website: www.ahdemocrats.com/2026

11 sourced

01Mosquito spraying2 sourced positions

Councilwoman Forbes, as summarized in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote
Said that as a past Environmental Commission member she has always voted no on aerial spraying and would again (March 2026).
Own statementBorough of Atlantic Highlands · Mar 16, 2026 Link
Voted no on Resolution 066-2026, authorizing aerial mosquito control operations (passed 4-2, March 2026).
Council voteBorough of Atlantic Highlands · Mar 16, 2026 Link How the council voted

02Water rates2 sourced positions

Voted yes on introducing Ordinance 06-2026, an increase in water rates (introduced 5-1, March 2026).
Council voteBorough of Atlantic Highlands · Mar 16, 2026 Link How the council voted
Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 06-2026, an increase in water rates (adopted 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteBorough of Atlantic Highlands · Apr 6, 2026 Link How the council voted

03Affordable housing2 sourced positions

Voted yes on Ordinance 02-2026, amending development regulations to implement the borough's affordable housing Fair Share Plan (adopted 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteBorough of Atlantic Highlands · Mar 16, 2026 Link How the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 04-2026, the Affordable Housing Ordinance (adopted 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteBorough of Atlantic Highlands · Mar 16, 2026 Link How the council voted

04Noise rules1 sourced position

Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 15-2026, the Noise Ordinance (adopted 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteBorough of Atlantic Highlands · Aug 17, 2026 Link How the council voted

05Arts and Culture Commission1 sourced position

Voted yes on adopting Ordinance 03-2026, forming a new Arts and Culture Commission (adopted 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteBorough of Atlantic Highlands · Mar 16, 2026 Link How the council voted

06Master Plan1 sourced position

The Democratic slate's platform says it plans to re-examine development priorities in the Master Plan with resident input.
Own statementAtlantic Highlands Democrats Link

07Affordability1 sourced position

The Democratic slate's platform says it remains committed to strong rent control protections and prudent budget oversight.
Own statementAtlantic Highlands Democrats Link

08Candidate questionnaire1 sourced position

Had not responded to the VOTE411 (League of Women Voters) candidate questionnaire as of October 2026.
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link

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In their words

Said that as a past Environmental Commission member she has always voted no on aerial spraying and would again (March 2026).
Mar 16, 2026 ·Councilwoman Forbes, as summarized in the meeting minutes; not a direct quote ·Borough of Atlantic Highlands · Mar 16, 2026

On the record

Voted no on Resolution 066-2026, authorizing aerial mosquito control operations (passed 4-2, March 2026).
Mar 16, 2026 ·Borough of Atlantic Highlands · Mar 16, 2026

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